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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.13, 670.86 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.13, 670.86 and 265.07 is: 365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.13 : 670.86 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.13/670.86 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.13x = 670.86 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.13x = 177,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,824.86/486.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.80

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